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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Which teams have endured the least successful seasons in football history?

Tasmania Berlin goalkeeper Heinz Rohloff picks the ball out of the net during a 5-0 defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach at the Boekelberg Stadium in 1965-66
Tasmania Berlin goalkeeper Heinz Rohloff picks the ball out of the net during a 5-0 defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach at the Boekelberg Stadium in 1965-66. Photograph: Ullstein Bild/Getty Images

“Idly looking at league tables pre-match at the weekend, we discovered what we reckon was the worst season anyone has ever suffered: Airbus, in the Welsh Premier Division,” writes Andy Pechey. “Played 32, scored 18, conceded 100, points -4 (deducted 6). Can anyone find a grimmer campaign?”

This season’s misery is something of a comedown for Airbus, who won the Cymru North division last year to seal promotion to the top flight. It seems fair to say they have found the transition rather difficult.

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